Breed type question? i think i know what i want!!!

[dickyboy 1]

To start again and i'm further to knowing what i want!

 

Specs required(obviously these are all flexible cos i know dogs aren't made to measure)

24-26"

abt three quarters running dog but quite quick off the mark for the small fields

at least half greyhound

intelligent

steady so as to just tag along when i'm at work etc

A good allrounder

possess a nose for trailing shot deer etc

be a general companion dog

to use on most terrains but a fair bit of hunting in small fields so needs to jump

for ferreting, a bit of ratting, finding game for itself, the odd fox or deer(but not going to be slipped on these all the time

 

What breed or mix is suitable?

Not expecting a dog to excel at each or any of these!!! but be a jack of all trades

Anybody work dogs like this?

 

help would be appreciated

 

And before anyone says - i know i'm asking alot of any dog so even if it doesn't do all of these i'll love it anyway but just want to give us the best chance!!!

[Guest mucker]

i reckon your best off just going for a collie cross n hope it takes the odd fox n deer.

it would be a sensible choice for you being your first lurcher and seeing as you also want a shooting aid and ferreting dog.

[Guest midnight_runner]

To start again and i'm further to knowing what i want!

 

Specs required(obviously these are all flexible cos i know dogs aren't made to measure)

24-26"

abt three quarters running dog but quite quick off the mark for the small fields

at least half greyhound

intelligent

steady so as to just tag along when i'm at work etc

A good allrounder

possess a nose for trailing shot deer etc

be a general companion dog

to use on most terrains but a fair bit of hunting in small fields so needs to jump

for ferreting, a bit of ratting, finding game for itself, the odd fox or deer(but not going to be slipped on these all the time

 

What breed or mix is suitable?

Not expecting a dog to excel at each or any of these!!! but be a jack of all trades

Anybody work dogs like this?

like mucker said i would opt for a colli cro

help would be appreciated

 

And before anyone says - i know i'm asking alot of any dog so even if it doesn't do all of these i'll love it anyway but just want to give us the best chance!!!

like mucker said i would opt for a collie x cross to greyhound bedlington

[Straightline 0]

You've obviously got an idea of what sort of dog you want as you should have done your homework by now (reading up etc). Everyone has their favorites as you can tell by the response (mines a saluki cross!)and its a real lottery what you end up with. Saying that you can improve your chances by ensuring that you stick to proven lines with knowledge that the parents of the would be pup are proven reliable dogs. Ask to see them going if possible. If your happy buy one. Good luck!